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Sixty-Three New Americans Swear Allegiance
Sixty-three new Americans from seventeen countries took the oath of citizenship at a historic Valley Forge ceremony, complete with a George Washington reenactor and a majestic bald eagle — just one week before the nation’s 250th birthday. From Kenya to Kazakhstan, each story was one of resilience, sacrifice, and hope, as citizens aged 18 to 87 shared how they built new lives in the U.S. Officials reminded them that citizenship is earned, not inherited — and urged them to proudly contribute their cultures and voices to the nation’s future. Governor Shapiro called on them to embrace their role…
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